Rodriguez is an outreach coordinator for Hispanics for School Choice. Coppola is a United Way fundraiser and former member of Milwaukee's Social Development Commission.

“I want to congratulate Jessie Rodriguez on being elected the next Republican Representative from the 21st Assembly District,” Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brad Courtney said in a news release. “Jessie will be a staunch advocate for lowering taxes on Wisconsin families, and will be a leader in the efforts to provide each and every child in Wisconsin access to a world-class education.”

The seat was held by Republican Mark Honadel for a decade before he resigned in September.

The 21st district includes Oak Creek, South Milwaukee and part of Franklin.

There was a primary to replace Republican Jeff Stone in the 82nd Assembly District also on Tuesday.

Ken Skowronski won that race.

“We will work with Ken to ensure this seat remains in Republican hands. I am confident he will be a staunch advocate for job creation and reforms that will continue moving Wisconsin forward," Courtney said.

Stephanie Mares and Shari Hanneman were also candidates in that race.

Part of Franklin and Greendale are in the 82nd District.

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